The Fully Lived Life

Welcome to the Fully Lived Life, a podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends – a psychologist, Dr. Merry, and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love and purpose – with wisdom, humour, and transparency – through the lens of faith, science, psychology, and life experiences.

The Fully Lived Life

Recent Episodes

Jan. 10, 2025

6-007: Coming Out Of Your Shadow

GREAT NEWS! Dr. Merry is back and your favourite duo is here to help you start off this new year in the best way! On this week's episode, Gillian and Dr.Merry continue working through Dr. Merry's recent book release of #rebe…
Dec. 20, 2024

6-006: The Weight of Shame

How does shame show up in your life, and what would it feel like to let it go? In this episode, we explore the deep, often hidden impact of shame—where it originates, how it shapes our thoughts and actions, and why it can fe…
Dec. 6, 2024

6-005: Does Fear Have a Grip on You?

Fear is a powerful force. Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown, it can hold us back, magnify risk, and make progress feel impossible. Thankfully, the good news is that the fear we experience doesn’t have t…
Nov. 22, 2024

6-004: The Stone-Age Brain

Have you ever felt like your brain is stuck in 'survival mode'? This week, Gillian and Laura are back, and they are diving into the first chapter of Dr. Merry's book "Rebecoming". This episode discusses our 'Stone-Age Brai…
Nov. 8, 2024

6-003: Getting Personal with Rebecoming

Our secret's out! We are so excited to officially welcome our guest co-host Laura Alexander to the podcast! Laura will be joining us for the next 4 episodes as we start diving into Dr. Merry's book "Rebecoming" from the read…
Oct. 25, 2024

6-002: The Cost of Showing Up

Have you ever considered the true cost of “showing up”? For some of us, that may be the way we show up online and for others, it’s the way we show up in our workplace or relationships. When we share our story, it often come…

About the Hosts

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Dr. Merry Lin

Dr. Merry C. Lin is a psychologist, author, and podcaster with almost 30 years of experience. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates where she leads a team of leadership and life coaches and HR Management consultants. Dr. Lin is also a leadership coach working with personal, leadership, and team development. Additionally, she consults with corporations and not-for-profit organizations, providing expertise in a wide variety of areas, including mental health, stress management, trauma, resilience, leadership and team development. She has an extensive background in assessment, working with individuals and organizations for selection, career assessments, developmental and leadership coaching purposes, and the selection of leaders and executives.

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Gillian McShane-Shields

Gillian is a Certified Professional Coach and has over 30 years of experience in Corporate and Not for Profit organizations building staff and volunteer teams. Gillian’s desire for wellness in the workplace developed out of her education at University of Toronto where she found her training in Physical Health and Education was most beneficial in the workplace. Gillian is a Certified Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Advisor and uses her skills as a strategic thinker to help workplaces move forward in corporate wellness. Gillian thrives in front of groups and also one on one with clients. She brings humour, energy and vulnerability to facilitation in order to stir up a desire for action toward wellness. She operates out of her motto to “Equip, Encourage and Empower” her clients to reach their goals and potential. Gillian makes sure she stays balanced by getting out into the outdoors whether it’s motorcycling, hiking or kayaking. She has been married for over 30 years and has 2 - 20 somethings.